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This year when they are on their home court, opposing starting PGs have shot 23.6% on 3-pointers (lowest in the NBA) against the Raptors, resulting in a tough matchup.The 7th-least up-tempo pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 20 games has been the Los Angeles Lakers.The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to suffer a reduction in possessions today from competing against the 2nd-most lethargic pace-of-play road team in the league over the last 10 games (the Raptors).The Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore lead to fewer chances for scoring and assists).The matchup against Toronto may be a difficult one for getting to the free-throw line; the opposing team's starting PGs have attempted a measly 3.7 free throws per game over the last 10 games when the Raptors are on the road (5th-least in the league).
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